Ministry working to endorse TRC rules despite reservations from some conflict victims

Summary

The government is moving forward with endorsing regulations for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission despite strong reservations from conflict victims, aiming to commence investigations into thousands of complaints related to the decade-long Maoist insurgency.

Key Points
  • The government plans to endorse regulations for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) despite opposition from some conflict victims.
  • Victims have raised strong reservations, demanding the termination of current commission members and criticizing the government's approach.
  • The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs held consultations but will proceed to forward the regulation to the Cabinet for approval.
  • Both the TRC and the Enforced Disappearances Commission need regulations to start detailed investigations into thousands of pending complaints.
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